Holiday Safety: Furnace Repair and Maintenance for the Holidays

Published on December 15, 2015

The holidays are a time of cheerfulness, celebration, and spending time with friends and family. You’ve prepared the food, wrapped the presents and decorated your home to give your guests a magical holiday to remember. While you’re creating new memories this season, a furnace repairand a few simple tips will ensure you’re making those memories in a safe and cozy home.

Adjust your thermostat: If you are hosting this holiday, think about turning your thermostat down before your company arrives. A huge crowd, warm oven, and perhaps some spiked cider can make the room feel stuffy. Preemptively decreasing the thermostat can help keep everyone comfortable all through the evening.

If you’ll be going on a trip for the holidays, lower your thermostat to keep energy costs down. Do not turn your system off altogether, though, as this could cause your pipes or appliances to freeze.

Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors: With all the holiday lights, decorations, and the whole chestnuts roasting on an open fire thing, December and January are common times of year for home fires. The U.S. Fire Administration says that December is peak month for home candle fires. To ensure your family’s safety, you should use the test button on your smoke detector every month and the batteries should be changed at least once a year to make sure your alarms are working properly.

The arrival of winter also means the furnace is on and windows are closed. If your furnace needs to be repaired, your system could be emitting carbon monoxide fumes into your home. If your carbon monoxide detector does go off, leave the house immediately and call professionals to check your home’s air quality. And if anyone is feeling light-headed or sick, call the fire department and make your way to an area with fresh air.

Schedule a furnace inspection: We all know that along with the joy of the holidays comes the holiday stress. Whether you are hosting family or traveling for the holidays, a furnace inspection and regular maintenance will give you the invaluable gift of peace of mind. A well maintained furnace runs more efficiently and more safely.

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year and with a few simple precautions you can make sure you’re creating nothing but the best memories. Use our convenient online scheduler today to set up your furnace repair or maintenance and help ensure a safe holiday season. There’s truly no place like a comfortable home for the holidays.

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